Or head south to the West Olive area where local farm markets such as A & L and Green Acres, which offer the best of the fall harvest.

3. Pumpkin decorating

Let your creativity shine as you transform pumpkins into Jack-o-lanterns.

Visit local pumpkin patches that include the local farm markets, green houses, and grocers as well as the church lot in Spring Lake to pick out the pumpkin right for your scary, funny or detailed design.

Or, better yet, don’t carve into it – paint that pumpkin with a variety of colorful designs or dress it up in costumes made from local craft store materials.

4. Skiing, snowboarding and skating

Hit the slopes or enjoy warm treats at lodges this winter.

Mulligan’s Hollow Ski Bowl has about seven acres open for skiing and snowboarding with the highest elevation at 1,300 feet.

Thrill-seekers can zoom down the longest slope – 700 feet – or try the shortest slope of 250 feet.

If you’re looking for more action, the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex at Muskegon State Park offers trails for cross-country skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing and luging.

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